South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 6.9% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $106,884 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
24% more expensive in Washington
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower